Book
A village that chose progress: Chan Kom revisited
Phoenix Books, The University of Chicago Press • Chicago • Published In 1962 • Pages:
By: Redfield, Robert.
Abstract
This is a study of cultural change in Chang Kom during the seventeen years following Redfield's initial investigation (see 2:Redfield and Villa Rojas, this file). It is a biography of a community united by the common purpose of obtaining the benefits of 'modern civilization' by following the path of cultural progress. The author tells of the events that had led to the current status of Chan Kom society, beginning with the definition of its cultural goals, then discussing the introduction of new elements into the matrix, and changes with regard to commerce, property, the practical arts and social organization. There is an extended discussion of the introduction of Protestantism into the predominantly Catholic community and the resulting influence on the development of Chan Kom society. In conclusion, the author discusses the current status of Chan Kom society and its potential for later development. The field work for this study was during a six week period in the winter of 1948 by the author, accompanied by his wife and son.
- HRAF PubDate
- 2000
- Region
- Middle America and the Caribbean
- Sub Region
- Maya Area
- Document Type
- Book
- Evaluation
- Creator Type
- Ethnologist
- Document Rating
- 5: Excellent Primary Data
- Analyst
- John Beierle ; 1965-1966
- Field Date
- 1931-1933, 1948
- Coverage Date
- ca. 1930s -1950
- Coverage Place
- village of Chan Kom, Yucatan, Mexico
- Notes
- Robert Redfield
- LCSH
- Mayas